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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.03, 614.09 and 258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.03, 614.09 and 258.58 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.03 : 614.09 = 258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.03/614.09 = 258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.03x = 614.09 × 258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.03x = 158,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,791.39/445.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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